Proverb - He teaches ill, who teaches all

He teaches ill, who teaches all:

The unusual structure of this proverb may make it difficult to understand. It becomes easier if we change the structure to "He who teaches all teaches ill." The word "ill" here means "badly". So it means that the teacher who teaches students everything, does not teach well. A good teacher lets students discover some things for themselves.

Proverb - When the devil cannot come, he will send

When the devil cannot come, he will send:

The implication is that the devil is very persistent. He will always find a way to tempt us. If the devil cannot bring temptation to us himself, he will find someone else to bring it.

Proverb - He that wills the end wills the means

He that wills the end, wills the means:

If you are determined to do something you will find the way to do it.

Persian: خواستن توانستن است

Proverb - Riches have wings

Riches have wings:

Money can disappear easily. Money is like a bird with wings: it can fly away if you are not careful.

Persian: پول چرک کف دسته

Proverb - God moves in a mysterious way

God moves in a mysterious way:

God's plan is beyond human understanding. God has a reason for everything, however strange it may seem to us.

Origin: This saying is actually the first line of the poem and hymn "God Moves In A Mysterious Way" by the English poet William Cowper (1731-1800):

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Proverb - Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Nothing ventured, nothing gained:

We can't expect to achieve anything if we never take any risks.

Proverb - Two wrongs do not make a right

Two wrongs do not make a right:

If somebody does something bad to you, it will not make things OK if you do something bad to them in return.

Proverb - You can't take it with you when you die

You can't take it with you when you die:

When we die we leave everything on earth. We don't take anything with us. Even the richest people cannot take their money with them after death.

Proverb - Death keeps no calendar

Death keeps no calendar:

Death may call upon us at any time - it has no appointment book. We never know when we will die.

Proverb - The early bird catches the worm

The early bird catches the worm:

Birds that wake early in the morning will find worms to eat, but birds that wake late will find no worms. The saying suggests that the same is true for us in life. If we do something early, before other people, we will be successful.

Persian: سحر خیز باش تا کامروا شوی

Proverb - Rome wasn't built in a day

Rome wasn't built in a day:

All things take time to create. And great things like the city of Rome take a very long time. So we shouldn't expect to accomplish something or achieve success immediately.

Proverb - A good husband makes a good wife

A good husband makes a good wife:

If a woman is happy with her husband, she will be a good mate for him.

Proverb - You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover

You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover:

Decisions shouldn't be made primarily on appearance.

Proverb - You Are What You Eat

You Are What You Eat:

In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.

Proverb - A fool and his money are soon parted

A fool and his money are soon parted:

Stupid people spend money without thinking about it enough.

John likes his extravagant lifestyle - but then a fool and his money are soon parted.

Proverb - He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon

He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon:

If you eat with the devil, you need a (very) long spoon so that you can keep your distance. If you mix with bad people, you should be careful not to be influenced by them. A warning not to get too close when dealing with evil people.

Proverb - The rich knows not who is his friend

The rich knows not who is his friend:

When you have money, you don't know if people are friendly with you because they like you, or because they like your money; Rich people do not know who their friends are.

Proverb - The end justifies the means

The end justifies the means:

If our objective is good, then it doesn't matter if the way we achieve it is bad or wrong or evil.

Proverb - Strike while the iron is hot

Strike while the iron is hot:

Seize the opportunity! When we have the chance to do something, we should do it immediately. Otherwise it will be too late.

Origin: This saying refers to the blacksmith who works with iron. First he heats the iron until it is red hot and soft. Then he immediately hits the iron with his hammer to change its shape. If he waits, the iron becomes cold and hard again, and he cannot shape it.

Proverb - Crime doesn't pay

Crime doesn't Pay:

If you engage in illegal activities, you will not make money in the long run.

Proverb - The tide must be taken when it comes

The tide must be taken when it comes:

We should use all opportunities when they come, before it's too late.

Proverb - It's a man's world

It's a man's world:

Everything in life is arranged to the advantage of men. Life is tough for women.

Proverb - If you wish good advice, consult an old man

If you wish good advice, consult an old man:

Old people have a lot of experience. If you want to have good advice or recommendations, ask an old person, not a young one.

Proverb - Opportunity seldom knocks twice

Opportunity seldom knocks twice:

Take any opportunity or chance when it comes - it may not come again.

Proverb - A short prayer penetrates heaven

A short prayer penetrates heaven:

The implication is that brevity is effective in winning the ear of Heaven, and, by extension, anyone from whom we seek help.

Proverb - Death is a remedy for all ills

Death is a remedy for all ills:

When we die, all our problems are solved.

Persian:  مرگ علاج تمام دردهاست

Proverb - When one door shuts, another opens

When one door shuts, another opens:

An optimistic view on life, in which a refusal or failure is always followed by another opportunity.

Proverb - No Reply is Best

No Reply is Best:

It is often advisable not to give any answer. Don't say no. Don't say yes. Say nothing.

Proverb - One might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb

One might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb:

If you are going to be killed for stealing a lamb, then why not steal a sheep (which is bigger and more valuable)? In general, it means that if you are going to get the same punishment, you may as well commit the greater offence.

Proverb - There is truth in wine

There is truth in wine:

When people are drunk, what they say is often true. People often speak the truth when they lose their self-control.